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Cost of Living in Tbeng Meanchey

Tbeng Meanchey, Preah Vihear, Cambodia · Population 24,380

▼ -16% vs Cambodia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)៛1,550,747 ($378)
Couple, monthly៛2,785,159 ($679)
Family of four, monthly៛3,633,505 ($886)

Estimated Prices in Tbeng Meanchey

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant៛15,498 ($3.78)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-range៛61,992 ($15.12)per meal
Cappuccino៛4,649 ($1.13)each
Monthly groceries (single person)៛351,288 ($85.68)per month
Monthly public transport pass៛56,826 ($13.86)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment៛149,814 ($36.54)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)៛43,394 ($10.58)per month
Fitness club membership៛43,394 ($10.58)per month
Cinema ticket៛11,365 ($2.77)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centre៛743,973 ($181)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centre៛517,547 ($126)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre៛1,552,640 ($379)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Tbeng Meanchey is ៛1,107,000 ($270) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ៛1,550,747 ($378) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ៛2,015,971 ($492) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (៛517,547 ($126)) represents about 33% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Tbeng Meanchey

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Nearby Cities

Preah Vihear

2 km away · Preah Vihear

Chŏâm Ksant

46 km away · Preah Vihear

Stung Treng

111 km away · Stung Treng

Kampong Thum

123 km away · Kampong Thom

Kampong Thom

123 km away · Kampong Thom

Siem Reap

131 km away · Siem Reap

Samraong

163 km away · Oddar Meanchey

Kampong Chhnang

176 km away · Kampong Chhnang

Other Major Cities in Cambodia

Phnom Penh

Phnom Penh · pop. 2,129,371

៛2,311,950 ($564) / mo

Siem Reap

Siem Reap · pop. 147,866

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Battambang

Battambang · pop. 130,000

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Kampong Cham

Kampong Cham · pop. 118,242

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Sisophon

Banteay Meanchey · pop. 99,019

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Paoy Paet

Banteay Meanchey · pop. 98,934

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Kampong Trach

Kampot · pop. 83,061

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Sihanoukville

Preah Sihanouk · pop. 71,082

៛1,738,400 ($424) / mo

Living in Tbeng Meanchey

Tbeng Meanchey is one of the key cities in Cambodia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ៛1,550,747 ($378), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ៛517,547 ($126) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ៛3,633,505 ($886) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ៛2,785,159 ($679) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Tbeng Meanchey is ៛1,107,000 ($270). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ៛2,015,971 ($492) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tbeng Meanchey expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ៛1,550,747 ($378) per month in Tbeng Meanchey including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Cambodia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Tbeng Meanchey?
A net salary of around ៛2,015,971 ($492) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Tbeng Meanchey with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Tbeng Meanchey is ៛1,107,000 ($270).
How much is rent in Tbeng Meanchey?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ៛743,973 ($181) per month in the city centre and ៛517,547 ($126) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ៛1,552,640 ($379).
Is Tbeng Meanchey cheaper than Cambodia on average?
Yes — Tbeng Meanchey is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Cambodia average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Tbeng Meanchey?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ៛351,288 ($86) in Tbeng Meanchey. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ៛15,498 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ៛4,649 ($1).
How do transport costs in Tbeng Meanchey compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Tbeng Meanchey is estimated at ៛56,826 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Tbeng Meanchey are estimates based on Cambodia national averages adjusted for city size (population 24,380). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.